The veteran's service-connected residuals of a left tibia fracture were initially rated at 10 percent, effective October 4, 1996. The RO increased the rating to 20 percent effective August 21, 2004.
The deciding factor: The VA examination conducted on August 2004 showed worsening pain and moderate functional loss but no compensable limitation of motion or ankylosis.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a left tibia fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 22, 2005
- Citation
- 0504919
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected residuals of a left tibia fracture is granted, with a 30 percent rating effective June 8, 2015.
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